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A team of archaeologists working these days in the neighboring plot with Salt Roman Factory Museum of Puerto de Mazarrón.
The excavations have uncovered what would be the western boundary of the factory confirming the extent that he assumed this Roman complex of the IV and V centuries AD "We know that the factory was extended into what is now the headquarters of Civil Guard, to the building Aquatel and to the port "says Mario Garcia, archaeologist responsible for the work still in its initial phase.
The new archaeological findings will involve an extension of the existing museum confirmed as the Mayor of Mazarrón, Alicia Jimenez.
"After meetings with the owners of the site and follow established legal procedures take forward a project that will house not only the continuation of the museum but also allow you to have a multipurpose room hosting cultural events," said Alicia Jimenez.
Free visits since August
The Mayor visited by the Councillor for Culture, Pedro Martinez, the Roman Factory Salt Museum that since the month of August you can visit for free and that the City has repealed the Fiscal Ordinance regulating fees for this service after approval Full Council in its period of exposure and subsequent publication in the Official Gazette of the Region of Murcia.
The council has adopted the agreement with the idea of ​​enhancing the cultural heritage of Mazarrón and make it a magnet for tourism.
The measure is therefore "a cultural and tourism strategy to encourage visits and increase the importance of this knowledge center of Mazarrón last," the Councillor for Culture and Heritage, Pedro Martinez.
Alicia Jimenez, "Gratuity encourage tourists and projected further patrimonial treasure in this room."
It declared a Cultural Museum (BIC)
The Roman fish salting factory is declared of Cultural Interest (BIC).
It belongs to the IV and V centuries AD and is a reflection of business activity in Roman times linked to the production of sauces and salted fish that were consumed in the various territories of the Empire.
El Puerto de Mazarrón during late antiquity was an important economic center of Murcia coast linked to fishing.
Along with its port facilities were located are occupying a large area on the right bank of the bay.
The current museum preserves part of the structures of this important complex of Roman times.
The characteristic elements common to all the factories were pools or salting tanks, where the fish are macerated with salt and where different products were made suchas called garum, the most famous fish sauce and reaching high prices in the Roman market.
In the museum, besides exposure of the remains it is also offered a glimpse of the rich archaeological heritage of Mazarrón and Puerto de Mazarrón.
The Roman fish salting factory is located at La Torre, number 3 of Puerto de Mazarrón.
It can be visited from Monday to Saturday from 10:00 to 13:00 and 17:00 to 20:00 and Sunday from 10:00 to 13:00 hours.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Mazarrón
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